Build Thread Axial SCX24 - Doomsday Build

[WickedFog]

Figured I'd name this build after @Doom! since he sent us this chassis and demanded we do something cool with it.

The parts so far include:
KVAI SCX24 6x6 chassis
Ecopower WP173-X24 servo
AMT Ford Courier pickup model kit

The shock springs on the chassis were so strong the chassis would have to weigh 5 lbs before I got any articulation.

The springs were made from wire that was around .48mm, so I went on ebay and found some springs that would work that use .3mm wire. After swapping those in I now get around 75% droop on this chassis. It should be full droop by the time I get the body on it and battery in it. It now articulates over obstacles.

I started work on the body this morning, deciding what parts I will use from the AMT kit and checking and sanding parts for fitment. Hood is glued in and setting up.

I am also de-chroming the grille using some Super Clean degreaser.

 

[Greywolf74]

Freakin love it!!!

 

[9x19]

When does the cool begin?


Kidding.... it looks like a great project!

 

[WickedFog]

When does the cool begin?

Trying for something along the lines of this build, but 6x6

 

[WickedFog]

Got the hood glued in, back of the cab glued in, and started sizing the cab up for modifications. I'm going to have to clearance the back out for the trans/motor. I am also thinking about hacking the body mount off the chassis so I can get the body as low as possible on the chassis. That will only lower it by about 8mm. I can get even more though if I move the front shock mounts back at a decent angle.

The chrome is gone from the grille. I'm going to paint it flat black and rechrome the raised areas and light buckets with my Molotow pens.

A little suspension test. I kinda think I want more shock travel.

 

[Lucifur10]

I need to find one of those chassis!

 

[WickedFog]

I need to find one of those chassis!

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mq3G0Be

 

[TeknoJ]

I’ve been wanting to do a small 6x6 since a 1/10 is boo koo bucks! Nice build

 

[Doom!]

Now you need another cab facing the rear.

 

[WickedFog]

Got a bit more done this morning. Assembled the bed. Man, I'm loving this little truck. It's going to be a real shame to cut it up, but it's gotta be done.

I changed out the front shocks for stockers and angled them back on the chassis. It has a little better articulation that way I think. But this was done for a reason as you will see in the next photos.

I'm cutting the front part of the chassis rails off To get the body lower, I gotta get drastic.

This is just a rough cut. I'll smooth this out later after I disassemble everything. I also removed the electronics tray and moved the aluminum crossmember back to the top shock mounting location. This allows the front axle mounted servo to go deeper into the chassis.

The portion of the bed that I keep will be hard mounted to the chassis, and will house the Furitek ESC under a 3d printed fuel cell enclosure. The cab will lift off and be held on with magnets. There will be a couple magnets here between the cab and bed, and two more under the hood on some custom 3d printed mounts.

To get the body lower I had to cut some of the rear of the cab out. This is just minimal clearance for now. I'll probably end up cutting a lot more of this out because this build will use a Furitek combo, so the rear of the cab will need clearanced to fit the micro Komodo and motor mount.

Here is the rough stance of the truck so far. I am going to grab an LGRP Super 8 front axle, which is 16mm wider. As it is now, the front tires are almost touching the body.

More to come later, when I have money to buy parts. That could be awhile unfortunately.

 

[WickedFog]

Well, I cut the bed up. I almost cried too. But it will be all right. I think this turned out pretty much like I was hoping.

I was wanting to put a Furitek ESC back here, but the frame rails protrude a bit farther into the bed than I initially thought they would. But it's what I had to do to get the body as low as it is. I think I can still get a Lizard ESC in here if I strip the case off of it, or buy the older version that is just the circuit board.

Definitely going to need the LGRP Super 8 axles. Deep dish wheels will add more room as well. I'll just cut the body away if I have any rubbing.

 

[Littlemotor]

Damn! That’s a lot of work already sir! Looking killer!

 

[Greywolf74]

That thing looks terrible man. I thought you was gonna do a cool build this time!

I kid! I kid! Love it! Its gonna be a badass build!

 

[WickedFog]

@BreydonsRc
Here is the build so far.

 

[Jonas]

Sweet any videos on it crawler g?

 

[WickedFog]

Sweet any videos on it crawler g?

It will be awhile before this one is operational.

 

[Jonas]

It will be awhile before this one is operational.

I see.

 

[WickedFog]

So Furitek solved my issue with very limited space in this build with their new Unity24 motor/ESC combo. So I'll be pre-ordering one for this build in a couple weeks. It won't be shipping til the end of September, so I can't really get back to work on this til it arrives. I can't even continue on the body until I get this installed. So stay tuned.

 

[Jonas]

So Furitek solved my issue with very limited space in this build with their new Unity24 motor/ESC combo. So I'll be pre-ordering one for this build in a couple weeks. It won't be shipping til the end of September, so I can't really get back to work on this til it arrives. I can't even continue on the body until I get this installed. So stay tuned.
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Interesting looking motor
How much? And what type of esc in it?

 

[WickedFog]

Interesting looking motor
How much? And what type of esc in it?

It's $99. I just posted some release info on it earlier today.
https://www.rctalk.com/forum/thread...-micro-foc-brushless-system-for-scx24.143198/